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Celebrating Handcrafted Products And The Artisans Behind Them
THOA was started in 2018 with the vision to support 10,000 artisans in 10 years, an ambitious but inspiring goal.
Uplifting The Transgender Community Through Dignified Job Placement
Neelam set out on a mission to create opportunities for transgender individuals through job training and placement, as well as LGBTQIA+ sensitization programs for employers.
Reviving India’s Artisanal Shoemaking Industry
Shoegaro was founded by a team of dedicated entrepreneurs: Ankit Kumar, Gagan Mukhi, and Dr. Hifza Afaq. Their vision is simple – “make comfortable and affordable handcrafted shoes for every occasion accessible to every footwear consumer of India.”
Disconnected From Roads And Railways: Creating Livelihoods For Rural Artisans
Founded in 2019, KalaGhar works with groups of 60-65 artisans to source and market eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing home décor products. The team runs regular design workshops to build skill development and design innovation among the artisans.
This Startup Enables Tribal Women In Rajasthan To Earn More For Their Forest Fruits
Rajesh and his co-founder Pooja Dilip Bohra are developing a value chain for underutilized fruits through their company Jovaki Agro Food
Uplifting Weavers And Artisans With Productive Jobs
In 2017, Umang started her company KhaDigi, a B2B textile company that employs local artisans to create handspun and handwoven fabrics
Can Goat Farming Provide Jobs For Thousands In Odisha? This Startup Believes So.
In 2015 Jayanti started her business, Manikstu Agro with the mission of changing the landscape of goat farming in Odisha.
This E-Commerce Logistics Company Hires Only Women
Over the last three years, Yogesh has led gender initiatives across the Delhi region and, in 2016, started Even Cargo. Yogesh knew that giving underprivileged women access to a dignified livelihood will lift them out of poverty, but he wanted to empower them to take on jobs traditionally worked by men.
Improving Dairy Farmers’ Incomes With Sustainable Farming Methods
Krishi Naturals aims to make organic farming and indigenous cow rearing a sustainable source of income for small-scale farmers in India. The company works closely with dairy farmers to train them in organic farming methods and best practices to increase their milk yield and, ultimately, their income.
Empowering Women Through Education And Jewelry
“I feel that all the families should be able to understand the importance of [education] and should be able to invest in it,” said Priyanka. “Abira is our endeavor towards the same direction.”
Inspired By Nature And Tradition, Driven By Social Impact
Abhinav and Vasanthi shared a passion for local crafts and nature-inspired design and together started their apparel brand, Peoli, under their company, Almora Craft Design Studio, to create livelihood opportunities for the women in Almora
This Entrepreneur Duo Shares Their Skilled Craftsmanship With The Rural Artisans They Employ
Liv Greene Handicrafts makes handmade ceramic dining and decor products for the hospitality and retail market.
Leveraging the Rich Textile Heritage In India to Improve Livelihoods
Greenwear aims to benefit the livelihoods of their employees through increased financial security and stability
This Entrepreneur Aims To Bring Dignity And Respect To An Underprivileged Profession
YouCare operates in five cities, providing care services to 1,500 families. To date, the company has trained over 2,500 candidates to become nannies, nursing assistants and baby sitters.
Using Local Flavors And Enterprise To Empower Women In The Hinterland
Founded by the entrepreneur duo, Shagun Setia and Keshav Parthasarathy, Rural Roots is a food processing enterprise which is bringing 100% natural, hand-made pickles prepared by women living in remote parts of Uttar Pradesh straight to the urban kitchens